New research has now confirmed the potent health benefits of this fruit that grows wild in the Brazilian Rainforest and has been used by the indigenous population for centuries. Acai is an antioxidant-rich, dark purple berry that has been dubbed "nature’s most nutritious food." Its deep purple colouration indicates it is an excellent source of heart-protecting polyphenols but even more astonishing, it contains levels of anthocyanins now shown to be 33 times higher than the concentrations found in red wine grapes. Rich in the Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids, it can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
